Topic: James Dubik

Iraqi forces estimated to become proficient in '09

AP News - 1317 days ago
Iraqi ground forces should become proficient next year, possibly lifting US burdenIraqi ground forces should become proficient by mid-2009, possibly as early as April, an Army general told Congress on Wednesday.The assessment by Lt. Gen. James Dubik suggests that U.S ...

General says Iraqi security forces still need help

AP News - 1317 days ago
Army three-star to tell Congress that Iraqi security forces still need US helpThe Army three-star general who for a year led efforts to train Iraq's army and police units says progress is mixed and U.S. help is needed for the ...

Finding nonsectarian military leaders

AP News - 1663 days ago
AP Interview: US General Cites Challenge of Finding Nonsectarian Iraqi Military LeadersThe biggest obstacle to building Iraqi security forces is finding leaders who are experienced and not bound by sectarian loyalties, a senior U.S. general told The Associated Press on Saturday ...